In a turbulent year for retail, the buying and selling of major players from the high street to the high end has pervaded. Here is Drapers’ run-down of some of the companies entering 2019 under fresh ownership.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda will now undergo an in-depth investigation, which will consider competition for children’s clothing.

Michael Kors Holdings’ acquisition this week of Versace for $2.12bn (£1.61bn) will accelerate the Italian fashion house’s international expansion and signals the US business’s intention to take on global brand houses, industry experts have said.